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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,212.83, 19,614.24 and 7,926.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,212.83, 19,614.24 and 7,926.42 is: 10,938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,212.83 : 19,614.24 = 7,926.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,212.83/19,614.24 = 7,926.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,212.83x = 19,614.24 × 7,926.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,212.83x = 155,470,704.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,470,704.22/14,212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,938.76

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